The Morris Genealogy and Family Tree Page

The Morris Family Tree

Everyone has different reasons for building a family tree; your personal motiviation will influence whether the Morris family tree has more depth or breadth. Have you struck a Morris brick wall? Read "Tips for Successful Research" for some helpful advice.

Best Tree Collections for Discovering Morris Ancestors

Morris Genealogy

Many things can go wrong when a record collection is indexed. If you're having diffculty finding Morris ancestors in a particular database at one site, try finding it on another and compare the results. If you want to know When were Morris births first recorded in the United States?, then read this frequently asked question.

Top Five Genealogy Databases to Search for Morris

Census records are among the most useful records available for family tree building. There are currently matching Morris records at Ancestry.com! Start exploring this online Morris family history resource today.

Death Records

Military Records

Origins of the Morris Surname

While some countries have limited historical records for last name assignments, you are most likely to only find general guidance on the origin and meaning of the Morris surname. Were you aware that Morris is considered a very common surname, which offers its own set of challenges? The article "Researching Common Names" may be helpful for your research. Keep in mind that it was not unusual for a last name to be altered as an ancestor entered a new country.

Morris DNA Projects

DNA testing for genealogy continues to improve. If you had some of your Morris relatives tested several years ago, it may be worthwhile to have them retested. Likewise, as DNA testing companies have gathered more results and samples, you may be able to find more matches if you search again with your test results. If you're not sure how DNA testing could aid your Morris research, read "When do you use DNA?".

Morris Family History

For most people, just about every aspect of their life has been influenced in some way by their ancestors. Look beyond the names and dates to understand how and why your Morris ancestors lived and strived to make a better life for their descendants. Our team of seasoned experts are here to help you learn about different aspects of genealogy. Reading "Our Ancestors Paid Taxes" may help you think of some different tactics to compiling your Morris family history.

Photo Collections

Networking with Morris Researchers

If you are doing genealogy research in a particular town or region distant from where you live, you may want to consider posting a message board query requesting a lookup; often local volunteers or residents are willing to lend a hand, but remember to be specific in your request and be respectful of others' time. The article "Are Your Queries Getting Results?" provides some valuable tips for posting successful Morris queries.

Morris Achievements & Celebrities

Did you know that Morris was the 53rd most popular surname in the 1990 census of the United States?

Web Sites & Blogs with Morris Research

If you are having difficulty locating records for the last name of Morris, contact the folks at ProGenealogists for a free research estimate. You may also find it helpful to read, "When, Why and How to Hire a Professional Genealogist."

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Recently Discovered MORRIS Clippings and Mentions

Upcoming Morris Family Reunions

Whenever possible, consider holding the family reunion in place where you have a strong Morris family history, which provides opportunities to share stories and visit cemeteries or old home sites; you may even want to consider as a one-day activity, having each family take on the task of gathering information from the local courthouse, school district, public library, etc. -- this, of course, requires advance planning and assignment, but could generate considerable interest and results. The article "Reunions: Beyond Aunt Pat's Rhubarb Pie and Aunt Edna's Wet Kisses" may provide you with tips for hosting a successful Morris reunion.

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